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By Rita R. Robison Conditions have changed greatly for older Americans during the last decade, and housing has become less affordable for many baby boomers and seniors who currently devote large amounts of their budget to paying rent or for their home. These findings are part of “The AARP State Housing Profiles,” which updates a […]
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By Rita R. Robison, Consumer Specialist If you haven’t mailed in your Primary Election ballot yet or taken it to a drop box, be sure to vote and get your ballot turned in today. Many important local elections are awaiting the decision of voters throughout the Seattle area. Your ballot must be postmarked today for it to […]
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By Rita R. Robison, Consumer Specialist Big corporations, including The Boeing Co., avoid up to $100 billion each year in federal taxes by “off-shoring” the profits they make in the United States or by setting up sham headquarters in tax haven countries. As a result, Washington taxpayers are left to make up the difference, according […]
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By Rita R. Robison, Consumer Specialist More than 7,000 union members, and their supporters, gathered in front of the Legislative Building and Temple of Justice in Olympia today to tell lawmakers they’d rather see corporate tax breaks abolished than steep budget cuts to important program citizens of the state need. They covered the steps of […]
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The websites of consumer agencies at the federal, state, and local level, along with consumer organizations, are urging consumers to participate in their activities this week to mark National Consumer Protection Week. While these educational activities are worthwhile, it’s equally important for consumers to take action on issues that affect them. Steve Breaux, public interest […]
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